A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6404040 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 43345614 epoch_slot_no: 404814 block_no: 6403863 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 11518 time: 2021-10-22 14:11:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x838c71a6985c5e837b3f0812692b41ea420f50d2cb268c3ee447b5818a6955beBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x9fcac2a8e48132783fc30798dfb920799aac87b3dc450e3ec97f1d2af4d44515 op_cert_counter: 2